FIA’s honest assessment of F1’s past rule cycle: “We have missed that”
With the 2025 calendar year, the ground effect era has also come to an end in Formula 1. The FIA previously indicated that things moved “in the right direction”, but the governing body does not give itself full marks in all areas. That applies first and foremost to the effectContinue Reading
NASCAR’s 50 most memorable moments of 2025
On the whole, the 2025 NASCAR season was a memorable one for a lot of reasons.There was pretty good competition on the big tracks during the summer months, continued progress on short tracks with the fourth year NextGen and the culmination of a 15-month legal process that made it allContinue Reading
Rockingham Speedway has a new owner as IHRA purchases historic track
Rockingham Speedway has a new owner, again. This time, it’s the IHRA that has stepped in to acquire ‘The Rock’ with plans to preserving the once-abandoned facility. The IHRA is bankrolled by owner Darryl H. Cuttel, who also owns the Ohio-based Darana Hybrid electrical-mechanical contractor, which does work for Elon MuskContinue Reading
Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries hinders 2025 Honda role
Honda development rider Aleix Espargaro has put his parallel cycling career on hold in order to focus on his MotoGP test work.Espargaro retired from full-time racing at the conclusion of 2024, signing off as an Aprilia factory rider at the season-ending Solidarity Grand Prix. He then took up a developmentContinue Reading
Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries hit 2025 Honda test role
Honda development rider Aleix Espargaro has put his parallel cycling career on hold in order to focus on his MotoGP test work.Espargaro retired from full-time racing at the conclusion of 2024, signing off as an Aprilia factory rider at the season-ending Solidarity Grand Prix. He then took up a developmentContinue Reading
Ogier pays tribute Tanak: He “pushed me the hardest”
Sebastien Ogier says Ott Tanak pushed him “harder than anyone else” as the nine-time world rally champion paid tribute to his rival and friend, who will take a sabbatical in 2026.Tanak shocked the rally world in November when the 2019 champion announced plans to take a break from full-time competitionContinue Reading
F1 75 Rain Masters – The best wet weather drives in F1 history!
In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in Formula 1 world championship history, we select the 10 best wet-weather drives. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith outline the reasons for their choices, while leading motorsport journalist Damien Smith casts his critical eye over the ranking.Continue Reading
Nielsen on Alpine’s recovery: I don’t believe in “a five-year plan”
Alpine managing director Steve Nielsen downplayed the idea of long-term recovery timelines as the Enstone-based team looks to rebuild itself in Formula 1.This marks a clear departure from the philosophy of Alpine’s previous management, which committed to a so-called 100-race plan designed to return the team to the front ofContinue Reading
Antonelli explains why Mercedes F1 suspension change cost him “two or three months”
Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli believes the team’s ill-fated suspension change cost him “two or three months” of development during his first Formula 1 season.Mercedes introduced a tweaked rear suspension geometry at Imola’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, back in May, as it further tried to home in on its relative lackContinue Reading
JA on F1 podcast: How the F1 calendar works and why promoters are signing long term
F1 grands prix have become much than sporting events. They now stretch over four days of fan engagement with star music acts, cultural events, top chefs and diverse activities for fans.Promoter fees generate around $1billion of income annually for F1, almost a third of the total revenue. They can alsoContinue Reading